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TITLE:
Foxit Phantom "createDataObject()" Arbitrary File Creation
Vulnerability

SECUNIA ADVISORY ID:
SA43625

VERIFY ADVISORY:
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https://secunia.com/advisories/43625/
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https://ca.secunia.com/?page=viewadvisory&vuln_id=43625

RELEASE DATE:
2011-03-15

DISCUSS ADVISORY:
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DESCRIPTION:
A vulnerability has been discovered in Foxit Phantom PDF Suite, which
can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a user's system.

For more information:
SA43776

The vulnerability is confirmed in version 2.2.4.0225. Other versions
may also be affected.

SOLUTION:
Do not open PDF files from untrusted sources.

OTHER REFERENCES:
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EXTENDED SOLUTION:
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EXPLOIT:
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